4 O Lord, when you departed from Seir,when you marched from Edom’s plains,the earth shook, the heavens poured down,the clouds poured down rain.
5 The mountains trembled before the Lord, the God of Sinai;before the Lord God of Israel.
6 In the days of Shamgar son of Anath,in the days of Jael caravans disappeared;travelers had to go on winding side roads.
7 Warriors were scarce,they were scarce in Israel,until you arose, Deborah,until you arose as a motherly protector in Israel.
8 God chose new leaders,then fighters appeared in the city gates;but, I swear, not a shield or spear could be found,among forty military units in Israel.
9 My heart went out to Israel’s leaders,to the people who answered the call to war. Praise the Lord!
10 You who ride on light-colored female donkeys,who sit on saddle blankets,you who walk on the road, pay attention!